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Policy Statement: Landmark Reform to the Welfare System, Reinstatement of the Racial Discrimination Act, and Strengthening of the Northern Territory Emergency Response

November 2009

The Government is moving to introduce landmark reforms to the welfare system which, over time, will see the national roll out of a non-discriminatory scheme to income manage welfare payments in disadvantaged regions across Australia.

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Table of contents

Introduction
PART 1. Australian government’s position on future directions for the Northern Territory Emergency Response

Racial Discrimination Act
Income management
Alcohol restrictions
Pornography restrictions
Five-Year Leases
Community Store Licensing
Controls on use of publicly funded computers
Law enforcemnet powers
Business management area powers

PART 2: Closing the Gap in the Northern Territory

Governance and Leadership;
Early Childhood;
Schooling;
Health;
Economic Participation;
Healthy Homes; and
Safe Communities.

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